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Hydraulic roof support control system

US4191498A · kind A · utility

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19Claims
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Filing dateMay 24, 1978
Grant dateMar 4, 1980
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Expiry dateMay 24, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21D23/16
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A hydraulic control system is provided for a roof support unit of an underground mining installation. The roof support unit is provided with a roof cap supported by hydraulic props. The control system comprises a valve for controlling the supply of pressurized hydraulic fluid to the props, and an actuator for closing the valve when the props have been retracted by a predetermined amount.

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